Elder building baseball stadium

Elder High School is in the process of developing a state-of-the-art baseball stadium at the Butch Hubert Family Panther Athletic Complex.

This dream became a reality when an Elder alumnus Jack Adam, class of 1957, stepped up with a challenge gift of $250,000. Adams is challenging baseball graduates of Elder to raise additional funds to finish the project.

"This is the final piece of the 2003 master plan. Elder represents Ohio's best - holding 12 state baseball titles. It's fitting that the Panthers finally have a first-class home," said Principal Tom Otten.

The 500-seat brick stadium will include three seating sections, bathrooms and a press box. This project is scheduled to be completed in time for the 2014 season opener.

"The generosity of Mr. Adams, the Altiora committee, Elder's administration, and our alumni is really overwhelming, and will make this one of the premier high school baseball facilities in the Midwest," said Mark Thompson, head baseball coach. "What will set this apart from other stadiums is the incorporation of the school's character into the design."

If you have interest in donating to this project, contact Tom Reiring reiring.t@elderhs.org or 513-921-3744, ext. 3415, in the Development Office.

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Elder building baseball stadium

Elder High School is in the process of developing a state-of-the-art baseball stadium at the Butch Hubert Family Panther Athletic Complex.